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33.7 MW Hydro operating in Warren, TN — Tennessee Valley Authority
33.7 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Conventional Hydroelectric
Technology
1916
Operating Since
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Tennessee Valley Authority | Tennessee Valley Authority | — |
| Owner(s) | Tennessee Valley Authority | Tennessee Valley Authority | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
The Great Falls hydroelectric plant is located in Warren County, Tennessee. The plant, owned and operated by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), began operating in 1916. It has a total capacity of 33.7 MW across two generators, utilizing conventional hydroelectric technology and water as its primary fuel source. The plant is within the Tennessee Valley Authority balancing authority and the SERC NERC region.
In the most recent year with available data, Great Falls generated 105,729 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 35.8%. The plant is ranked 24th out of 29 power plants in Tennessee and 384th out of 1464 plants nationally.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Grid Region
Southeast
Market
SEEM Participant
NERC Region
SERC — SERC Reliability Corporation
Balancing Authority
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
Grid Voltage
161.0 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Federal
Sector
Electric Utility
6.7K MWh
Latest Month
105.7K MWh
Annual Generation
35.8%
Capacity Factor
2013
$2,294/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $77.3M
This plant's balancing authority participates in the Southeast Energy Exchange Market (SEEM). SEEM is a bilateral exchange — no public nodal pricing.
Last updated 2026-03-26
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